Ex 16b. Operation at minimum level.

To safely operate the aircraft at heights lower than those normally used.

Airmanship:

Assessment of weather conditions/turbulence

Assessment of height above terrain

Compliance with low flying rules

High level of awareness

Low level of military aircraft

Low level familiarisation:

Actions prior to descending

Visual impressions and height control at low altitudes

Effects of wind, speed, and inertia during turns

Effects of wind and turbulence

Low level operation:

Weather considerations

Avoidance of precipitation

Obstacle considerations

Effects of precipitation:

As applicable to type

Joining circuit in poor weather, and bad-weather circuit

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Standard required at end of phase 5

Ability to choose a suitable safe area, and to set up a good approach to land following any unexpected power loss simulation. Ability to choose a suitable safe landing area, and to carry out a low pass to check suitability of surface prior to a simulated precautionary landing. Ability to fly safely at minimum operational level, demonstrating a high degree of understanding of low-level turbulence and awareness of obstacles, together with ability to coordinate turns correctly with regard to wind direction. Acute awareness of dangers and rules associated with low flying, and